ADDITIONAL PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN PICTURES
Family: Scenthound
Breed Group: Hound, AKC Hound
Origin: France
Date of Origin: 16th century
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Hunting, companion
Other Name(s): Little Griffon Vendeen Basset, PBGV
History of the Breed: Descended from the larger Griffon Vendeen, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a French scent
hound. Bred to hunt rabbit and other small game by scent. These hardy dogs were developed to work over the rough terrain found
on the western coast of France. Translated, the name Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen means "small, low to the ground, rough or wire
coated, Vendéen (area of France)"
The breed was admitted to the AKC December 1, 1990. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America was founded in 1984.
General Appearance: A small low slung dog with a head that is longer than wide. The eyes are
large and have long eyebrows. The low set narrow ears are covered with long hair and are oval in shape and
reach almost to the end of the nose. The black nose is large with wide nostrils and the beard and moustache provide a unique appearance.
The compact body is muscular and longer than tall. The chest is deep, with rounded ribs. The well furnished tail tapers
and reaches to the hock and is carried at about two o'clock. The outercoat is rough and long.
Height & Weight:
Height 13-15 Inches
Weight 23-25 Pounds
Coat: A double coat, the undercoat is thick and short. The outercoat is rough and long with longer hair on the eyebrows
ears, beard, and moustache. The tail is well furnished with hair.
Color: White with any combination of lemon, orange, black, sable, tricolor or grizzle markings.
Grooming needs: Low, a weekly brushing is recommended.
Temperament of Breed: Energetic and always wanting to please.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, like most hound pack dogs they get along well with other dogs
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium, should have daily exercise
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hypothyroidism, persistent pupillary membranes, epilepsy, hip dysplasia
Minor: Yeast infections in the ears
Life Expectancy: 13 - 15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 119
First Registered by the AKC: 1990
Registries: FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, PBGVCA, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
PBGVCA -Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of America
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of America
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